Part II: The Aftermath and Legacy of the Donner Party Saga
What happened to the Donner Party survivors after they escaped the snowy Sierra? In this episode we explore how this notorious disaster struck deep at the heart of everything California held dear — and came to represent everything it wanted to forget.
This is part two in our two-part series. Part one recounts the Donner Party Saga in full -- the version you haven’t heard before. Find it now in the Bay Curious podcast feed.
Additional Reading:
Part II: Surviving the Donner Party -- California, Gold and Lifelong Secrets
Part I Endless Winter: A Fresh Look At The Donner Party Saga
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